from the driver’s seat - namgar 2013 the official newsletter of the arizona mg club president,...
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President, Buckey McChesney
FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT Hello everyone, I hope you survived the heat as well as I have. Summer is almost over. Schools are back in session. The routines begin again for students and families. Would you be interested in doing a car show at a high school on the west side and east side of town? We could have the auto mechanic students be the judges and have a spokes person from Hagerty Insurance go around as a judge helper for the high school students. Here is a way to get our cars visible and try and get younger people interested in our British cars. If our cars are not visible to the public, I think they will slowly forget about our LBC’s. Once the heat goes away, say under 90 degrees, won’t you join me at 67th Ave and Bell Rd. for the impromptu car show Friday and Saturday evenings. I can do the one in Scottsdale if there will be more than two other MG’s attending. Call me so I know you are attending. 623-979-4302 Speaking of car shows, GOF is in Carefree, AZ. That is 30 miles away, in our back yard so to speak. GOF means Gathering of Friends. This is the First time all MG’s have been invited. I will attend with my Magnette. So please attend if you can. The dates are: October 28 to Nov. 1st. Activities each day. Don’t miss something this close. I am researching a tech session for our club. 3 MG’s have the same leak. It doesn’t look too hard but I’ll do my car first then do a tech session for those cars that leak in the rear. More info later on. A very warm Welcome to our new members listed in the newsletter. Hope to see you at the functions. More members mean more fun.
We missed you at the annual pizza party. We had a nice fun time. If you have web experience, please contact Buckey. I have a couple of questions. Call me at 623-979-4302. Our September item will be a car museum and a drive to lunch. Please join us if you can. Drive whatever car you want to bring. Should be a fun morning.
Buckey
Highlights in This Issue ….
Membership. . . . . . . 2 Event Photos . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Calendar . . . . . . . . .3 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . 7 Board Minutes . . . . .4 Tech Article . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
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MEMBERSHIP
New Members—Welcome!
Lee Ellars 71 MGB Rich Flammang and Penni Patao 60 MGA
DON’T MISS RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Watch for your name in this section of the newsletter and if you see it, mail your check and the Fast Registration form (on the last page of every newsletter) to the address on the
form or via PayPal. Thanks!
Dennis and Karen Bueschel Carl Butler and Micheal Ann Williamson Karen and Dave Campbell Larry Cox Richard Kotzyba Tom and Trish Parks Steve Westerdahl Charlie and Suzi Wright Bill Wunsch
AZ MG CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD 2013
President Buckey McChesney (623) 979-4302 [email protected] Vice Presidents Richard Glass (623) 572-0394 [email protected] Elaine Glass (623) 572-0394 [email protected] Secretary Karen Timian (480) 899-3272 [email protected] Treasurer Ginger Pottenger (602) 548-8774 [email protected] Membership Bob Bandera (928) 232-9633 [email protected]
How do I send money to the AZ MG Club? With PayPal, you can send money directly to the AZ MG Club Treasurer's email address. Here's how to send money: 1.. Log in to your PayPal account. 2.. Click Send Money. 3.. Enter the AZ MG Club's PayPal email address, [email protected], and the amount you want to send. 4.. Select Purchase or Personal, then choose the reason for the payment. 5.. Click Continue. 6.. Review the amount and the payment method. 7.. Add a message letting the Treasurer know the purpose of your payment (ex: due, etc.) then click Send Money.
August Renewals—Thank you!
Dennis and Bobbie Hosier Dennis and Madeleine Kemp Don and Marilyn Kozak John and Mary Urich
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Arizona MG Club ---- Events Calendar
September 21st 10AM: Tour of Scottsdale International Auto Museum – See newsletter for information October 19th 9:30AM: Drive to Payson, Lunch at Gerardo’s – See newsletter for information October 28th-Nov 1:* GOF West – Carefree AZ – See www.gofwest.org for information, also sign up for newsletter December 14th 6PM: Club’s Annual Holiday Party – George and Dragon – Save the date February 8th-9th: Tubac Art Festival – Save the date * Indicates not an AZMG Club Event Need more information? Have an idea for an event, send comments to Richard and Elaine Glass, Vice‐Presidents at [email protected] or [email protected] or 623‐572‐0394
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While vacationing in Estes Park, The Pottenger’s had lunch with Nancy and Austin Condon. The Condon’s will be back in the valley this winter and eagerly look forward to more MG events and the Rockies Spring Training games.
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Annual MG Pizza Party—Barro’s Pizza, August 10, 2013
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Saturday Drive to with Lunch at
Meet outside the Fountain Hills Starbucks Saturday October 19 at 9:30AM Departure 10AM
The Starbucks is in the Target Plaza on the south side of Shea Blvd about 1 mile from Rte 87, the Beeline Hwy. Enter Plaza at either Technology Dr or Center La. There are gas stations on Shea nearby if needed. It is a beautiful 65 mile ride up the Beeline to the cool pines of Payson. I encourage you to drive and enjoy your MG, but do be sure it is in a good state of tune as there are some steep sections and we will climb to about 5000 ft altitude. Gerardo’s is on the left side of Rte 87 about a mile north of Rte 260 East. They will put tables together for us and serve tons of food family style, including salads, antipasto, wood oven flat-bread, baked pasta, chicken dish of the week, a surprise, sodas & tea and mini-canoli deserts. They can accommodate vegetarian, food allergy and gluten free requirements – just tell me! Wine & beer available.
RSVP as I need a head count! Payment at the meeting place, please, cash or check, $20 a head. [email protected] or 928-232-9633 (cell)
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1953 MG-TD For Sale
Total restoration to include:
Powder-coating of all metal parts (frame front suspension, rear end all metal parts) New wood framing; floor boards, New carpet New interior (honey tan leather) New paint (red), Engine rebuilt, New radiator, Generator and starter rebuilt, New wiring, All chrome was re-chromed All new rubber components, New battery, New tires and wheels (powder-coated) All instruments rebuilt No after-market parts installed
This car is better than new. I have too many projects and not enough room--it must go. If interested please call George Bean at 602-319-5496.
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1957 MGA convertible. Red with tan interior. Runs great. 1500 cc rebuilt engine with 2250 miles on odometer. Includes tonneau cover. Asking $28,000. Additional photos on request. Vehicle is in Payson, AZ. Call 928-468-8307 or e-mail [email protected] for further information.
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MG resources on the Web
A Quick Reference Guide to Get You Started To communicate with other MG owners world-wide: MG Experience Forums http ://www.mgexperience.net/phorum/list.php?27 MG Cars Enthusiast Club - Bulletin Board http://www2.mgcars.org.uk/cgi-bin/gen5?runprog=mgbbs To view online tech tip videos: Search YouTube for Moss Motors Search YouTube for John Twist http://www.youtube.com To see a complete collection of detailed TD restoration photos http://www.dbraun99.com/mgtd15470/ To learn about paint colors and formulas: http://www.teglerizer.com/macolors/ http://www.mgexperience.net/article/bmc-paint-html http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd finishes.htm To obtain a production date for your car: http ://www.tregister.org/recall page.php?recq page=records home To obtain a British Motor Industry Heritage Production Certificate http://www.heritage-motorcentre.co.uk/exhibitions/archive-services To learn about the TAITB/TC/TD/TF ID plates and codes: http://www.niagarabritishcarclub.org/mgtnurnbers/numbers.html To obtain a genuine Wilmot Breeden “Union” Key for your car: http://britishcarkeys.com To easily search for MG items on Ebay: http://www.mgauctionwatch.com/ To easily search nation-wide for items on Craigslist: http://craiglook.com/ To easily search Ebay/Craigslist in a combined search: http://www.jaxed.com/cgi/mash.cgi/ To have your distributor rebuilt and have the advance curve modified for modern fuels: http ://www.advanceddistributors.com/ To obtain period-appropriate or modern-substitute tires for your MG: http://www.cokertire.com/ http://www.universaltire.com/
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MG resources on the Web—cont. To have your wire wheels and tires balanced: http//www.hendrixwirewheel. com/ To obtain electrical items and wiring harnesses: http ://www.britishwirng.com To learn about converting your car to negative ground: http://www.oconnorclassics.com/techtalk neg.php To obtain quality upholstery andlor trim kits: http:://www.heritagetrim.com/ To learn about converting your car to negative ground: http://www.oconnorclassics.com/techtalk neg.php To obtain quality fuel tank sealers and engine paints: http://www.hirschauto.com/ To obtain period appropriate accessories and components for your car: http://www.holden.com.uk/displavGroups.asp?sg=2&sgNam=Hardware To obtain improved replacement axle half-shafts for aTD/TF Email Dave Clark at [email protected] Dave also rebuilds TD/TF rear axles to 4.3 ratios on an exchange basis 360-317-4775 To obtain SU carburetor parts/rebuild services http://www.joecurto.com/ http://www.burlen.co.uk/
To obtain a handy wrench size comparison chart and other useful Tech information, see Dave DuBois web Site at: http://homepages.donobi.net/sufuelpumps/ To obtain a wealth of information visit Bud Kruger at: http://www.ttalk.info/ To obtain Detailed info from MG Car Club about TD & TF: http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtd/mgtd_details.htm http://www.mgcars.org.uk/mgtf/mgtf_details.htm Visit the MG Car Club T Register http://www.tregister.org In the above URLs there are no spaces only underlines The Southeastern MG T Register mgTalk July 2013
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Would you like to be notified of additional opportunities to socialize with fellow classic British car owners of other marquees? If so, consider sending your email contact information to Shirley Blahak, President of the Arizona Mini Owners and organizer of the British Motor Enthusiasts, a sort of umbrella entity over the many individual
clubs. Learn about upcoming car shows, monthly breakfast drives, and regional car show opportunities open to members of all of the various British car clubs in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Have a Tool to Lend?
Do you own certain specialty tools that you would be willing to lend to another club member (ex: engine lift, carb tuner, engine
stand, tow dolly, etc.)?
Please contact Don Pottenger with your respective tool lists [email protected]
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